N.C. Senate Republicans were visibly upset with Democrats for prolonging the budget debate with amendments during an after-midnight session Friday morning.

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Senate Rules Chairman Bill Rabon abruptly called for a recess, stopping the proceedings for nearly two hours. GOP leaders headed to a conference room with legislative budget staff, while Democrats – some surprised by the lengthy delay – passed the time with an impromptu dance party in the hall.

The session finally resumed around 3 a.m., and Republican Sen. Brent Jackson introduced a new budget amendment that he explained would fund more pilot programs combating the opioid epidemic. He cited “a great deal of discussion” about the need for more opioid treatment funding.

Jackson didn’t mention where the additional $1 million would come from: directly from education programs in Senate Democrats’ districts and other initiatives the minority party sought.

3. how is that even legal?

4. And they wonder why

we public school teachers of NC are marching in Raleigh today! Last time my classroom got new high school history textbooks was 2008....The 20-24 useable textbooks I have are absolutely
falling apart, plus I don't have enough books if every kid on my roster shows up for class. When all of them are in class, they have to share the books which leads to more chaos in the classroom....Thanks GOP for all your support to public education.....NOT!!!!!